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The C-2 Greyhound was the U.S. Navy’s long-serving Carrier Onboard Delivery aircraft, carrying passengers, mail, high-priority cargo, critical spare parts and medical patients between shore bases and aircraft carriers at sea. Developed from the E-2 Hawkeye, the C-2A replaced the older C-1 Trader in the COD role. The first prototypes flew in 1964, production began in 1965, and the Greyhound entered fleet service in 1966.
The C-2 became an important part of carrier operations because it could bring urgent cargo directly to the flight deck, including aircraft parts, mail, personnel and even jet engines. Its rear loading ramp, folding wings and ability to operate from carriers made it far more useful for the COD mission than shore-based transport aircraft.
The Greyhound supported U.S. carrier operations from the Vietnam War through Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. During the Vietnam War, VR-30 and VRC-50 supported carriers operating at Yankee Station, flying C-1A and C-2A aircraft from Da Nang and Cubi Point. Later C-2A aircraft supported Carrier Strike Groups during Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom, while VRC-30 Detachment 5 also supported Operation Iraqi Freedom.
VRC-30 “Providers” and VRC-40 “Rawhides” became the best-known modern C-2 squadrons, supporting Pacific and Atlantic carrier operations. VRC-30 operated from NAS North Island and later maintained a forward-deployed detachment at Atsugi, Japan. VRC-40 operated from Norfolk and became the Navy’s final C-2A squadron after VRC-30 ended Greyhound operations.
VRC-50 “Foo Dogs” also played a major forward-deployed role in the Western Pacific, operating from locations including Atsugi, Cubi Point, Da Nang and Andersen AFB, Guam, before being decommissioned in 1994. VR-24 “Lifting Eagles” operated reprocured C-2As in the European and Mediterranean theatres during the mid-1980s, moving large volumes of cargo, mail and passengers.
Although the CMV-22B Osprey is replacing the Greyhound in the COD mission, the C-2 remains one of the most important support aircraft in U.S. naval aviation history.
C-2 Greyhound Die-cut stickers
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The C-2 became an important part of carrier operations because it could bring urgent cargo directly to the flight deck, including aircraft parts, mail, personnel and even jet engines. Its rear loading ramp, folding wings and ability to operate from carriers made it far more useful for the COD mission than shore-based transport aircraft.
The Greyhound supported U.S. carrier operations from the Vietnam War through Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. During the Vietnam War, VR-30 and VRC-50 supported carriers operating at Yankee Station, flying C-1A and C-2A aircraft from Da Nang and Cubi Point. Later C-2A aircraft supported Carrier Strike Groups during Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom, while VRC-30 Detachment 5 also supported Operation Iraqi Freedom.
VRC-30 “Providers” and VRC-40 “Rawhides” became the best-known modern C-2 squadrons, supporting Pacific and Atlantic carrier operations. VRC-30 operated from NAS North Island and later maintained a forward-deployed detachment at Atsugi, Japan. VRC-40 operated from Norfolk and became the Navy’s final C-2A squadron after VRC-30 ended Greyhound operations.
VRC-50 “Foo Dogs” also played a major forward-deployed role in the Western Pacific, operating from locations including Atsugi, Cubi Point, Da Nang and Andersen AFB, Guam, before being decommissioned in 1994. VR-24 “Lifting Eagles” operated reprocured C-2As in the European and Mediterranean theatres during the mid-1980s, moving large volumes of cargo, mail and passengers.
Although the CMV-22B Osprey is replacing the Greyhound in the COD mission, the C-2 remains one of the most important support aircraft in U.S. naval aviation history.
Product Details
Product Details | Die-Cut Stickers
Bring your favourite aircraft along for the ride with our warbird-inspired die-cut stickers. Designed for laptops, drink bottles, notebooks, toolboxes and more, they’re an easy way to add aviation artwork to your everyday gear, indoors or out.
✈ Die-cut design, follows the shape of the artwork for a clean, distinctive finish
✈ Durable vinyl construction, provides a flexible sticker suited to everyday use
✈ Protective matte coating, gives the artwork a smooth, low-glare finish while adding protection against wear
✈ Water and weather resistant, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use with a rated durability of 5+ years
✈ Strong adhesive backing, helps keep the sticker securely in place on suitable surfaces
✈ Easy-peel backing, makes application quick and straightforward
✈ Available in 5 sizes:
- 2″ × 2″ (5.1 × 5.1 cm),
- 3″ × 3″ (7.6 × 7.6 cm),
- 4″ × 4″ (10.2 × 10.2 cm),
- 5″ × 5″ (12.7 × 12.7 cm),
- 6″ × 6″ (15.2 × 15.2 cm).
Note: Listed sizes are nominal print sizes. As each sticker is die-cut to suit the artwork, the finished dimensions may vary slightly depending on the shape and orientation of the design.
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Colour and Design Variations
Minor variations in colour and design placement may occur during production. As a result, some design elements may differ slightly in colour or position from it appears onscreen. For more details please see our FAQ page.
Fulfilment and Product Origin
This product is printed in and are shipped from the United States.
Blank product sourced from the United States.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions | Custom Die Cut Stickers Printed Simply
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Use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe gently from the centre of the card outward. |
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